Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

For the death of Princess Zheng Guochang, Defang was also extremely sad, and the sentencing of Taichang Temple was not mentioned. In the end, Hong Zhan was demoted, and later he was pardoned and moved to Huizhou, and transferred to Huazhou to transfer horses. He died soon after, at the age of 41 At the age of [-], Hong Zhan had a young son. When the state government learned about it, it issued a special edict to give [-] yuan, and the official returned it to Yangzhou to protect the funeral. [Because the imperial court has ordered the officials to accompany those who disappeared outside the mountains, they will be given money and let them be buried. If their relatives are immature, they will be sent by the School of Dispatch. 】Although many people knew that Hong Zhan's death was wronged, but because of fear of Wang Qinruo's power, no one dared to speak out.

In April, the imperial court ordered Wei Neng, the prefecture army, to lead his troops to Shun'an army to prepare for the army; ordered Gaoyang Pass to deploy Zhou Ying and other troops on the territory to prepare for the army; ordered Wei Yuan to inspect the roads in the north and others Gaoyang Guandong Road, Li Zhizhong and others went to Qianning Army, Jing Si and others met Liu Hanning, Tian Siming and others led troops to Mozhou and Shun'an Army to prepare for the army; Zhao Yushitai, Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, Tuizhi, and detailed judgment officials Under the age of one, the divisions are not allowed to play.With the Ximan resting in peace, the people resumed their businesses, and the rent in Shimen County, Fengzhou was exempted for two years.

This month, the ministers made three petitions, asking Zhenzong to come to the main hall, and Zhenzong agreed.The Jiedu Envoy of Shazhou (Jiedu Envoy of Guiyi) Cao Zongshou sent an envoy to pay tribute to Fangwu.

In May, the imperial court appointed Xiang Minzhong, Zhi Yongxing's military mansion, as the appeasement envoy at the edge of Yanyan Road.King Putuan sent an envoy to pay tribute to Fangwu.

Defang, Prime Minister Li Hang, Deputy Prime Minister Wang Qinruo, and the third envoy Kou Zhun met Zhenzong in the Chongzheng Hall. Zhenzong looked at the memorial and said, "Four love ministers, this is a record from Xiongzhou. The Liao army often comes from Li Kelai. Come down to my court, and will be escorted to Beijing in the near future."

"Your Majesty" Wang Qinruo said, "Chang Cong is a confidant of the commanding army, how could he come here for no reason?"

"The excerpts say that Li Ke was a Han citizen. His father was captured and enlisted in the army 40 years ago, and later died in a battle with Jurchen. But Xing Han was cruel by nature and often beat and scolded his subordinates, Li Ke endured the humiliation to survive until a few days ago when Xing Han was sent to the border to inspect the banks of Baigou, Li Ke crossed the river at night to vote."

Li Hang said, "Your Majesty, the Liao Kingdom has dispatched troops and horses several times in the past few months. There has been a sign of southern invasion. It is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of Li Ke's surrender at this time. I ask for orders. When Li Ke enters the capital, I will be interrogated by the minister."

Zhenzong nodded, "It's okay, being cautious is the most important thing. If Li Ke surrendered falsely, he would be beheaded to show the public. If he surrendered to Song Dynasty sincerely, he might say something that is conducive to the war. It's just that this matter is not old. Just send someone from the Privy Council to ask."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Well, four of you, Zhen, Ding, and Gaoyangguan deployed Wang Chao to submit a report, saying that Ningsu in the border area is willing to return to the capital for a while, and pay attention to family affairs. What do you think?"

Wang Qinruo cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Zhen, Ding, and Gaoyang Pass are important towns. It is really inappropriate for Wang Chao to return to Beijing at this time. I think it is better not to allow it."

Zhenzong looked at Defang, "Where is the emperor brother?"

"Your Majesty" Defang replied, "I think it is accurate. Zhen, Ding, and Gaoyang Pass are indeed important towns. The generals sent to guard here are also people that the court can rely on. General Wang has served the mansion since the time of the first emperor. I once rewarded him face to face, but now that the army and horses of the Liao Kingdom are changing, how could General Wang not know the key point at this time, I think that General Wang's request to return to Beijing at this time must be because he has the determination to fight decisively."

"The heart of decisive battle?" Zhenzong thought for a while, "Brother Huang means that he is General Wang."

"Yes, Your Majesty"

Wang Qinruo looked at Defang and then at Zhenzong, "Your Majesty, what is the heart of a decisive battle?"